Course Topics
• how to plan effectively a written assignment • the general structure of an argumentative text • the writing process: academic style (including hedging, passive voice, and relative clauses) and vocabulary (including prepositions and phrasal verbs) • the reviewing process: citations and plagiarism; reporting verbs; reference lists and in-text citations

Propaedeutic courses
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Teaching format
The lesson takes place remotely.

Educational objectives
- Develop writing skills for an academic and professional audience. - Structure an argumentative text on topics related to social work. - Expand specialised English vocabulary. - Structure academic and professional texts effectively in English - Apply stylistic and genre conventions of academic and professional writing - Use specialized vocabulary relevant to the field of social work - Reflect critically on the ethical use of literature and AI tools in writing

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding • know how to structure an argumentative essay/report • have an understanding of academic tone and vocabulary appropriate to academic writing in English • know how to find and evaluate information in order to plan for a written assignment • understand the norms associated with citation Applying knowledge and understanding • be able to write an effective essay/report that follows the conventions associated with the text genre • use appropriate academic conventions when writing, including the use of specific genre features, academic stance and voice, formal tone, and acknowledgement of academic sources through APA referencing conventions • integrate AI tools into academic writing ethically and effectively Making judgements • identify arguments and counterarguments in academic texts • select appropriate vocabulary and grammar structures for written texts • use AI software consciously and recognise its potential and limitations for academic writing Communication skills • be able to consider audience when producing written academic texts in English • be able to communicate own ideas and opinions • communicate ideas and arguments clearly and fluently in written form Learning skills • be aware of the kinds of errors students typically make in academic writing and be ready to correct them • know how to refer to other academic texts • know how to review written assessment in order to identify areas for improvement

Assessment
In-course assessment: tasks to complete during the course Summative assessment: final written examination (short argumentative essay/report).

Evaluation criteria
In-course assessment: adequate completion of tasks carried out during the course and evidence of reflection and progression. Summative assessment: i) organisation and cohesion; ii) accuracy of grammar and lexis; iii) appropriacy of register and format; iv) content